Q News
February 3, 2012
AquateraSaurus Still Sick, Not Open Today/Tomorrow
AquateraSaurus Land, the popular children’s section located in the aquatics area at the Multiplex, will remain closed to the public today and tomorrow. Marketing Manager Cheryl McKenzie says side repairs to the small tots' slide have been...
February 3, 2012
FireSmart Program Successful So Far in Reducing Fire Risk
The County's FireSmart Program should be wrapping up in about two months. Over the last two years, SRD crews have been removing pine beetle infested trees in the Dunes area, trying to protect nearby residents from possible blazes. Fire Marshal...
February 3, 2012
Telus Gives Dino Museum Financial Boost
Telus is stepping up to the plate to help raise funds for the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. Spokesman Glen Lovas says for every new Optic TV or smartphone customer, the company will donate $25 to the Wembly facility. "The program is...
February 3, 2012
Aquatera Looking for a COO
Aquatera is currently looking for a new Chief Operations Officer, as Jeff Johnston prepares to step down. CEO Bernd Manz says Jeff has been a key piece of the puzzle since the organization formed in 2003. "He's really grown with the...
February 3, 2012
Robbery suspect to stay behind bars.
The suspect in a rash of break ins & robberies last month will remain behind bars until his next Court appearance. 35 year old Clayton Duquette who escaped from a BC Psych Facility, is facing 17 chargers when he is back before the Judge...
February 2, 2012
Deadline for United Way Funding Tomorrow
Time is running out for local agencies to apply for United Way funding. Tomorrow is the deadline for groups to get a piece of the 2011 pot, worth $950,000. Executive Director Gladys Blackmore says Grande Prairie is truly giving, with many...
February 2, 2012
Drug Bust, Trio Facing Trafficking Charges
Three Edmonton men will appear in Grande Prairie provincial court Feb. 15 for charges relating to trafficking cocaine. The GP Drug section executed a search warrant on a north end hotel room Tuesday and found 114 grams of coke and $19,000 in...
February 2, 2012
Dawson Creek Sexual assault may be linked to GP
A sexual assualt investigation in Dawson Creek may have a Grande Prairie connection according to the RCMP. A week ago, a 13 year old girl in the nearby BC CIty told Police she was lured into a Taxi, held against her will & was assaulted by...
February 2, 2012
3 in a row for the Storm!
Hugo Turcotte celebrated his 21st birthday in fine style last nite at the CGA. He had a goal & 2 assists to lead the Storm 5-2 over Bonnyville for their 3rd straight win. Hometown product Jordan McTaggart, Job Aylward, Chris Hale & Braden...
February 1, 2012
College Renews President/CEO Contract
The GPRC President and CEO will be at the helm of the college for another five and a half years. The Board of Governors has unanimously ratified a new contract with Don Gnatiuk. Chair Vince Vavrek says under Don's leadership, GPRC has...
February 1, 2012
RCMP Crack Slew of Investigations
Grande Prairie RCMP have recovered five stolen vehicles and say they've cracked a dozen investigations with the arrest of a city man. 20-year-old Curtis Wilson appeared in court this morning on 18 counts, including carless use of a firearm,...
February 1, 2012
Concussion Course Now Offered Online to Local Sport Groups
With concussions ever so prevalent these days, a new course is now available for local sport groups. Concussioneducation.ca offers organizations like GP Minor Hockey a tool to train coaches and parents on the issue. Executive Director Lorna...
February 1, 2012
Superleague regular season ends
Total Enerflex Superleague regular season is over. Last nite at the GP Curlilng Club... Ernie's Sports Experts (Renee Sonnenberg) 6 Lonnie's Autobody (Mark Pillsworth) 3...MAKE UP GAME FROM LAST WEEK WHEN RENEE WAS AT THE SCOTTIES GPRC...
February 1, 2012
OOPS!
Canada's Weatherman admits he blew it. Completely! Davis Phillips notes he's not alone though. Most forecasters across North America got it wrong too. Many predicted last fall that Western Canada would have a colder than normal winter....
February 1, 2012
Storm Win 2nd straight!
No rest for the Storm & Pontiacs! After an OT thriller that our side won 3-2 last nite, they will be back at again this eveing at the CGA. Thomas Ward Cardinal the hero Tuesday scoring the winner with just 3 seconds to go in the extra period....
February 1, 2012
Aqua's not feeling well!
AquateraSaurus Land has gone dry! The Children's section at the Multiplex has been shut down & will be out of service until Saturday morning. Work needs to be done on the slide under Aqua's ribcage which necessitates the turning off of water...
January 31, 2012
GP Fossils Going to China
Grande Prairie fossils will be hitting the global stage this November. Palaeontologist Dr. Phil Bell will bring some to an international palaeontology symposium in China. He says it will really put the Peace Region on the map....
January 31, 2012
Issue of Abandoned Vehicles Going to AUMA
What to do about abandonded vehicles in the Swan City? That issue came up at Monday's Environment Committee meeting, but it could take a while to get the province to change the rules. Right now, tow companies get $135 from the government...
January 31, 2012
Yahoo! CGA Goes Western Tonight
The Games Arena is turning western tonight, with Stompede and Mingles on Main sponsoring the Storm game against Bonnyville. Business Manager Don Moon says there will be chuckwagon races at the intermission. "We'll have horses in the form...
January 30, 2012
On Site Recycling Coming to Condos and Apartments April 1
April 1 is when many of Grande Prairie's condo and apartment residents will have on site recycling. Tim Conrad, Aquatera's Communications Manager, says it'll be the same service offered to single-family customers at the curb. "It's...
January 30, 2012
Preliminary Inquiry for Holubowich Case Slated for August
August 27th-31st. Those are the dates of the preliminary inquiry set for Brendan Holubowich, the man charged in connection to the crash that killed 4 Comp High football players last October. The collision on the Correction Line claimed the...
January 30, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZACH!
A great way to celebrate! Zach Judd blew out the candles AT HOME as he turned 16 Sunday. The lone survivor of the October Fallen Warriors Tradgey was back in the City over the weekend in part for a welcome break from rehabbing in Edmonton but to...